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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.02, 25,178.64 and 13,836.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.02, 25,178.64 and 13,836.73 is: 20,698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.02 : 25,178.64 = 13,836.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.02/25,178.64 = 13,836.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.02x = 25,178.64 × 13,836.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.02x = 348,390,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,390,043.45/16,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.05

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